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Moms of Teens and Preteens

Does this stuff only happen in my house?

Today is a ped day from school (no school) and I have a house full of tweens and teens who have noth...

Moms of Teens and Preteens

Wow!! Why haven't I been to this board before?????

I originally started hanging out on the AUGUST DUE DATE Board and disappeared on my due date but now...

Moms of Teens and Preteens

The highschool reports are in

and well some of my children are bright and some of my children better learn a trade. That is all I...

Moms of Teens and Preteens

Another problem with my son

Right now I have another major problem with my son. Coming home on time/Checking in on time. The k...

Moms of Teens and Preteens

Puberty Question

Ok, this is new territory for me. Kinda scary. lol My almost 10 yr old, is quite "developed" and...

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Homeschooling and Higher Education

By Patricia Wood

As a result of the recent growth of homeschooling in the US, colleges and universities have received an increasing number of application from home-schooled students. Admissions offices have found it necessary to assess whether and how their admissions requirements should be modified to allow fair review of the credentials submitted by homeschooled students. » Read more

Paying for College: Prepaid Tuition and College Savings Plans

By Shannon Loane

In 2003-2004, tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities averaged $4,694, while those at private four-year colleges averaged $19,710. Total charges, including room and board, were $10,636 at public institutions and $26,854 at private ones. Between 1993-94 and 2003-04, average tuition and fees rose 47% at public four-year institutions and 42% at private institutions. » Read more